Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-08-07
AMxRIcAx wonE.

In describing the celebration Of the
.ationaI American fete IN the City Of
Msxico. The Monitor kepnblicano takes
,hst occasion % speak IN q very COM
-Iiraentary manner Of The American
Eomea. and its views cannot but be
v,ad With feelings Of appreciation BY
- whole American siBserh0ed. The
soIloWing translation OF most Of the
article is given:
-s,ebrnte the Fourth Of July was one
AZ the most notable and pleasant events
II the past week.
/" During the day banquets were given
n the residences Of several Of the rich
est Americans, thus assembling all the
children (hiiosl Of the American col
nnv. Who are already quite numerous
h Nexiro. Bat the most important
nart OF the celebration took place in the
evening, the hall Of the French Phil
harmonic and Dramatic Society being
chosen for the occasion.
when we arrived on the scene AN
English farce was being acted by ANA
tens; the principal roles personated
81 young ladies gifted with the grace
and Wis comiea Of accomplished az
lists
"The farce over, the bah began, and,
although the attendance was not very
large, Il was most agreeable. Nearly
al the ladies were American; blondes,
sight. white as snow, and possessing
that peculiar chic Of our pretty cou-
sins, accompanied by that great ease
allowed them BY their customs Of lib
erty based on the most profound respect
for women.
"1be dress Of the American women,
unique, always elegant and in the hight
Of fashion, Is stamped with a certain
cachet. Quiet In their ornaments, lux
uriOus in their materials, yenturesome
In the mixing and harmony Of colors,
they are elegant while hardly conscious
81 i, that great factor OF bewitching
charm.
For really the beauty Of woman
paies when once she Is aware OF IL; the
violet becomes u rose, the sensitive
plant a naughty eamella. Let her
ignore her projections and attractions,
or at least affect 70 ignore them, and
her charm Is irresistible, magical.
And how sprightly and dist.ngue
were those Of the ball Of the Fourth Of
July
THE American way of dancing is
different from that of the ladies Of this
country; IL is more lively, more agile.
The Mexicans glide dreamily through
the dance, while our little cousins fiut-
ter Ike hummifig bird over the petals
Of a rose. An attempt Is yainly made
in our salons 10 initiate the Boston,
The trenchman dances the waltz in
manner not 10 be equaled, the Creole
the DANA, and the American jumps
the Boston with a peculiar rhythm
which our best dancers can but imper-
fectly initiate.
There Is yet another dance which
Is called the Virginia reel danced at
the end OF the entertainment; II Is q
kind Of whirlwind ON big gallop; a
hurricane in which the notes Of the or
chestra are almost lost in the rustling
OF silk as the skirts come in contact
with the agitated coat tails which fiy
around, impelled by the storm OF
pleasure and the beautiful frenzy Of
The dance.
'eThe guests were entertained By a
supper on the American style. Around
that board one feasted on the delica-
eies OF American cookery; the dishes
were prepared by the ladies Of the Be
nevolent Society. There was salad Of
celery, special kinds Of sweetmeats and
meats solidly prepared. Several ladies
made IL their special business TO see
that their tables were well served. All
had a good appetite, and eat with
that almost silent circumspectiOn
which is peculiar 10 the Saxon race,
even in their most expansive moments
of Joy. ,.,.,..,,.. 49,. -.
sympathetic characteristic OF this en-
is that il was organized by
ladies with the intention Of donating
the proceeds 20 the Benevolent Society
for the support Of Americans. These
ladies have worked, have furnished
diversion for the poor, and have done
honor 10 the country of Washington
ON his glorious day. thus alternating the
fate OF those unfortunates who, for
their native country, suffer the blows
Of destiny.
Woman Is ever the same!
Ever an angel Of goodness who
strews the rugged path Of life with
a